Cornelia Mann
Cornelia Mann is Head of Communications at ECBF, where she leads marketing, communications, and external engagement to strengthen the fund's visibility and impact across Europe. As a senior expert for sustainability communication and strategic brand development, she has played a key role in positioning ECBF as a leading voice in bioeconomy and circular innovation. Prior to joining ECBF, Cornelia worked as Marketing & Communications Manager at High-Tech Gründerfonds, where she developed and executed communication strategies that highlighted breakthrough technologies and entrepreneurship. She also has a background in sales and marketing from earlier roles in the hospitality sector. Cornelia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing & Digital Media, which underpins her expertise in digital communications, brand storytelling, and stakeholder engagement across investor, portfolio, and broader ecosystem audiences.
What inspires me about ECBF is the opportunity to use my expertise in communications and brand-building to help advance the bioeconomy as a key driver of a regenerative economy. For me, it's a chance to create impact beyond my day-to-day role, by amplifying the innovations and entrepreneurs that are making Europe more sustainable and resilient.